Money + Relationships: Building and Living Your Rich Life Together with Ramit Sethi

#112: Bestselling author Ramit Sethi joins Chris to discuss money and relationships. They talk about building a shared vision for a rich life, the importance of normalizing conversations about money, practical tips for managing finances together. Ramit and Chris also offer advice about how to move beyond surface-level conversations to ask more meaningful questions, highlight the importance of identifying red and green flags in your relationship, and share best practices to help you achieve financial success.

Ramit Sethi (@ramit) is a bestselling author of "I Will Teach You to Be Rich, which has sold over a million copies worldwide. He's also the host of the I Will Teach You to Be Rich Podcast and most recently the star of the new Netflix show How to Get Rich.

Full show notes: https://allthehacks.com/money-relationships-ramit-sethi

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Resources Mentioned

Ramit Sethi: Website | Twitter | Instagram 

Book: I Will Teach You To Be Rich: No Guilt. No Excuses. Just a 6-Week Program That Works 

Netflix: How to Get Rich with Ramit Sethi

Behind-the-Scenes Pop-Up Newsletter 

Recommended I Will Teach You To Be Rich Podcast Episodes:

Ep 20: My wife is going to divorce me unless I can stop being so cheap

Ep: 80: If I add any more to our $50,000 credit card debt, he will ask for a divorce

All the Hacks Podcast Episodes:

Ep 9: How to Live Your Rich Life 

Ep 107: Italy Unlocked: Insider Tips, Must-See Destinations and Booking Flights/Hotels on Points

Ep 43: Why 50/50 Doesn't Work: A New Model for Happier Relationships | The 80/80 Marriage Book and Website

Full Show Notes

(02:15) Biggest Misconception People Have Regarding Money

(03:20) Applying Ramit’s Financial Approach

(04:46) Evolution of Ramit’s Conversations Over Time

(06:11) Financial Protocols for a Healthy Relationship

(08:13) Rewriting the Money Narrative in Your Life

(10:40) Optimization: Elevating Yourself to Your Level

(12:37) Examining Your Rich Life

(14:01) Money Dials: Creating a Vision for Money Excitement

(20:38) Aligning Money Dials with Your Partner

(22:31) Couples and Individual Finances

(24:05) Best Practices for Setting Up Shared Accounts

(25:51) 80/80 Marriage

(27:22) Managing Household Finances

(32:49) 10-Year Bucket List Exercise

(34:58) Cutting Costs and Prioritizing Money Flow

(36:15) Ramit’s C.E.O. Method

(37:26) Budgeting: Key Numbers to Track

(40:40) Normalizing Conversations About Money: Monthly Rich Life Review

(42:18) Understanding Your Feelings About Money

(47:26) Rules for Important Things in Your Life

(52:08) Recommended "I Will Teach You To Be Rich" Podcast Episodes

(53:34) Final Parting Advice and Where to Find Ramit Online

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